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    Diabolique (en. Diabolical)

    /djablɔlik/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Related to the devil or possessing its qualities.
    His plan was diabolical and clever.
    Son plan était diabolique et astucieux.
    Extremely bad or immoral.
    This decision has a diabolical logic.
    Cette décision est d'une logique diabolique.
    That which surprises by its intensity or perversion.
    He has a diabolical smile that frightens his enemies.
    Il a un sourire diabolique qui effraie ses ennemis.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'diabolicus', which means 'diabolical'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a diabolical plan
    An extremely cunning or evil scheme.
    un plan diabolique
    a diabolical smile
    A smile imbued with malice or wickedness.
    un sourire diabolique

    Related Words

    devil
    Supernatural being representing evil.
    diable
    demon
    Malevolent entity often associated with the devil.
    démon
    evil
    That which is contrary to morality or virtue.
    mal

    Slang Meanings

    A pernicious act or idea.
    His idea was so diabolical that no one saw it coming.
    Son idée était si diabolique que personne ne s'y attendait.
    Describes someone as very intelligent but immoral.
    This little genius is diabolical in his strategies.
    Ce petit génie est diabolique dans ses stratégies.